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Petition calls for sani-dump More than 200 signatures have been collected on a petition urging the municipality to set up a sani-dump facility for recreational vehicle operators to dump their sewage. In the past, a facility was in place at Peach Orchard Beach and more recently on Highway 97 just north of Trout Creek. That facility was closed last summer and council has said it will not reopen. The closure came because heavy use of the facility and illegal dump-
ing caused problems at Summerland’s sewage treatment facility. Keith Dunn, who circulated the petition, said Summerland needs a sani-dump facility in the community. The closest facility is at the Canadian Tire store in Penticton. There is also a sanidump site in West Kelowna. Dunn said there is a need in Summerland, for residents and visitors alike. He said the Highway 97 site should not be used
in the future. “I don’t think it should be on the highway at all,” he said. “That was the worst possible place for it.” Instead, he said a spot across from Peach Orchard Campground or across from the Summerland Arena would be preferred. Since those locations are farther from the sewage treatment plant than the Highway 97 location, wastes would be diluted before they reached the treatment plant. He added that students
should be hired throughout the summer to monitor the use of the facility. Mayor Janice Perrino said the municipality looked at nine sites for a possible sani-dump facility after the Trout Creek location was closed. All nine were not suitable. In the future, when the Bentley Road area is developed, she said it could be a possible site for a sani-dump facility. The area across from Peach Orchard Campground is not suitable since it is the site of the Adams Bird Sanctuary.
The area near the arena is busy throughout the year with arena traffic. Perrino added that the costs of a sani-dump facility are significant. Setting up the facility would cost at least $100,000. Staffing costs must also be considered as two to three people would be needed in order to provide proper levels of staffing. She added that a private business would be welcome to set up a sanidump facility, but so far none have offered to do so.
Page 14 Big run Giant’s Head students rock the marathon.
Page 18 Best airplanes Fathers and children design air and wood models at a library fun event.
Page 10 Swim times Personal bests for Pikes at Merritt meet.
Page 18 Folk music Outdoor folk music event coming at cafe.
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YOUR SMILE The day after tomorrow is the third day of the rest of your life.
How plants survive Logan Gottwald and Matthew Winchester, Grade 3 students from Giant’s Head School, are studying plants in a butterfly garden. Their class was visiting the Summerland Ornamental Gardens recently to learn more about how plants adapt to survive in the hot, dry Okanagan.
Public surveyed on direction of community Surveys will be sent to 1,000 Summerland households as municipal council seeks input about the direction and priorities of the community. Municipal clerk Maureen Fugeta said the surveys will be sent to random households in the community. The structure and questions will be similar to a survey sent out in 2009. The surveys were sent
out last week. Mayor Janice Perrino said the last survey identified five areas of priority for the community. These were the water treatment plant, road work, affordable housing, a new RCMP detachment and sidewalks. “All five goals were completed,” Perrino said. “We fixed the water treatment plant, built the Prairie Valley Road Rosedale
Avenues, redid the zoning bylaw to help build more affordable housing, the RCMP detachment will open in July and sidewalks on Prairie Valley Road and Rosedale Avenue are completed.” Municipal staff are asking that the surveys be returned to the municipality by July 16, giving residents around a month to complete them. While the questions
are similar to those from the last survey, a new question will be added. The question is, what do you think Summerland’s vision should be? Fugeta said the response to the last surveys was low, with 563 of the 1,000 returned. The survey in 2009 was 10 pages long. The results were compiles in a 99-page report. While residents were mostly
satisfied with the community, transportation issues were addressed, including the lack of transit and the lack of sidewalks. Limited opportunities for dining, shopping and entertainment were also mentioned, as were the limited hours businesses are open. Municipal council modified some of its goals and objectives as a result of the survey responses.
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Big tree coming down A large tree beside Highway 97 will come down since it obscures the sign for the Mac’s and PetroCanada location on Rosedale Avenue. On June 11, council passed a resolution to remove the mature London Plane tree. Bob DiCastri, landlord of the Mac’s and Petro-Canada store, said his sign was not visible to motorists coming from the north. “One tree is all
we’re talking about,” he said. Mayor Janice Perrino said officials with the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Highways planted the tree around 22 years ago, after the store sign was already in place. The tree is now under the care of the municipality. To discourage others from requesting tree removals, she suggested the store owner pay for
POLICE REPORT A family fight ended with a grandmother being bruised on the ankle by an ax that bounced off a wall. A 20-year-old male allegedly threw the ax at his brother after damaging vehicles parked in the driveway. He is charged with assault with a weapon and mischief. The disturbance occured on Gayton Street June 16.
Public indecency Police received a report of a man masturbating in public in a washroom at Peach Orchard Beach the afternoon of June 13. The person was described as about 35, with dirty blond hair, grey shorts and a black shirt.
Dirk bike event over A dirt bike event along Bathville Road was broken up by police on June 14. The event is an annual one, police said, but it is not permitted within the municipality.
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John Te Brinke of the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience, feeds Chuck, a young calf, at Summerland Middle School. The Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience was developed by the B.C. Dairy Association to teach students about dairy cows and the dairy industry.
New ConnectEd role for vice-principal Doug MacDonald, vice-principal of Summerland Secondary School, has been appointed principal of ConnectEd, the school district’s alternative education program. ConnectEd offers a variety of learning opportunities for school aged and adult learners. It includes the district’s Adult
Learning Centres, K to 12 Distributed Learning, Penticton Alternate Education and Hospital Homebound Programs. MacDonald is currently vice-principal at Summerland Secondary School, a position he has held since 1993. Prior to that, he worked as a teacher at Summerland Secondary for 14 years.
An intoxicated man staggering along Prairie Valley Road near Haddrell Street was picked up by police and taken to Penticton jail cells to sober up. The incident occurred early in the morning June 16.
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able, but he would not support the removal of multiple trees. “It’s one tree and that’s all,” he said. “I wouldn’t vote for it if it was more than one tree.” The replacement trees and the location will be chosen by the director of parks and recreation. The resolution was supported unanimously. Coun. Bruce Hallquist was not present at the meeting.
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Speaking up to be heard In a democracy, one of the saddest complaints is from those who believe they have no voice, no input into the decision-making process. This complaint is repeatedly made about the federal government, the provincial government and Summerland’s municipal government. At times, there have been reasons for this level of frustration. Some governments and some leaders have acted with extreme arrogance and as a result, the voters did not believe they had much say if any in the decision-making process. However, voters also have a responsibility to get involved. In the last municipal election, just 36.1 per cent of voters cast ballots. In the last federal election, voter turnout was 62.69 per cent. This means vast numbers are not involved in decisions which affect them directly. A survey, which has been sent out by the municipality to 1,000 homes in Summerland, is intended to get some feedback from the public. The results of the survey will be used to identify what Summerlanders see as the priorities for the next few years and the direction they would like the community to take. The last such survey was in 2009 and it identified several concerns which were later addressed. Transportation issues especially were highlighted. However, only 563 of the 1,000 surveys were returned that year. Many who were given a chance to speak out chose not to do so. The silence is disappointing, since decisions made at the council table affect Summerlanders much more than decisions by any other level of government. The municipal government deals with issues of zoning, roads, water, parks and other items which affect our day-today lives. If you are one of the survey recipients, please get involved and speak out. It’s your chance to be heard.
In a few weeks, the Summerland Legion will organize Canada Day celebrations. While July 1 does not receive the same level of participation as Action Festival in early June, Canada Day remains important. Those who are organizing the event deserve thanks for their efforts and those who will attend deserve thanks for taking time to celebrate this country in which we live.
Choosing work, not welfare VICTORIA - The B.C. government has taken some modest steps to tighten up the province’s income assistance system, and to encourage people to work when they are able to. With Premier Christy Clark swooping in to take credit, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux unveiled changes that included fixing the worst mistake in B.C. Liberal policy. Cadieux acknowledged that B.C. was Tom Fletcher the only province that clawed back all earnings from employable welfare recipients, and she announced that from now on they will be able to earn up to $200 a month without penalty. The exemption for disabled people is increased from $500 to $800 a month. Another important change is requiring welfare recipients to file income tax returns. People can now do temporary work when it comes along, report the income and take advantage of the various tax credits that come from participating in society instead of just living off it. Any experience earning money is valuable experience. With baby boomers starting to retire in big numbers, the expected labour shortage has begun across Western Canada. And, yet, increasing numbers of foreign workers are coming in to do farm and other work, while many young people are unemployed.
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon took note of this during his budget preparations. Increasing numbers of young, employable people were applying for welfare in southern B.C., while jobs go begging in the booming northeast. Falcon mused about setting up a program to provide training and plane fare for these people, an idea quickly dubbed “welfare air.” Another effort to get young people working is Jobfest, a rock-themed road show cur-
to be carried on the backs of the shrinking minority who do productive work? Old-timers might recall when Mike Harcourt’s NDP government took over from the allegedly miserly Social Credit regime and raised welfare rates. They compounded that mistake by relaxing eligibility rules and making it easier for employable people to stay on welfare. Faced with the results of this staggering blunder, Harcourt lashed out at “cheats, dead-
If Jobfest and welfare air sound a bit desperate, it’s because they are. rently touring northern B.C. towns. It attracts young people with music and souvenirs like drumsticks and guitar picks, and offers them skills assessment using sexy iPad apps and graphics that depict carpentry as cool. If Jobfest and welfare air sound a bit desperate, it’s because they are. They illustrate our society’s problem. We have a public school system where students pass whether they do the work or not. The culture assumes self-esteem is more important than achievement. The teachers’ union constantly sets an example that the way to get what you want is to stamp your feet and demand it from government. And how easy is it for B.C. to slip into a Greece-like tailspin, where a majority expects
beats and varmints” scamming B.C. taxpayers and launched a crackdown on fraud. Later the NDP cut the basic rate for single employables to $500 a month. Today it stands at $610, and the NDP looks poised to repeat history. Surrey MLA Jagrup Brar did a month-long publicity stunt in January, living on welfare by wandering from shelter to food bank with TV cameras trailing behind. Brar would have been better off if welfare air had been available. Instead of learning to live off the burgeoning urban handout industry, he could have gone up to Dawson Creek or Fort St. John and worked as a labourer. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
culls Judging by the number of names on a recent petition, there is a desire for a sani-dump facility in Summerland. The community’s earlier facility was closed because of the risks for the sewage treatment plant. While there are advantages to having a sani-dump site in Summerland, a suitable location has not been found. There are also costs involved. If a facility is to be installed in the future, much planning will be needed. We do not want to have a messy problem resulting from such a facility.
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Apology for moving items from graves Dear Editor: I would like to apologize to all people affected by the recent removal of all personal offerings and belongings from the gravesites at the Canyon View Cemetery in Summerland. The decision to strictly enforce the
Cemetery Bylaw and remove these items was a mistake as it did not take into account the emotional impact the removal would have on loved ones. It was also an error in judgement not to advise council that the removal of items
was being contemplated as I am certain if council was properly advised they would not have allowed the removals to proceed. To ensure that this type of event is not repeated, we will be amending the Cemetery Bylaw to make
it easier to read and understand and to allow more flexibility in the interpretation. We will be preparing a policy that outlines the procedures for maintaining the cemetery and an information pamphlet that can be handed out to the public.
We will also be providing training for staff to ensure they understand their responsibilities. Although the documents will be prepared by staff, we will be soliciting input from the public and will be bringing the proposed docu-
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June is Brain Injury Awareness Month — a good time to stress the importance of wearing a helmet when cycling. In 1919, no one even thought of wearing a bicycle helmet to protect themselves in case of a fall, and while the fashionable hats they wore may have looked substantial, they wouldn’t have done much to cushion a meeting of head and road. We’ve learned a lot since then, including the important fact that wearing a helmet is the smart (and stylish) thing to do. Protect your brain — it’s the only one you have.
Guiding was a positive experience Dear Editor: This year I was a member of the Third Summerland Guides. Next year I will be moving up to Pathfinders, but I wanted to share with you my experience in guiding. We did lots of fun things, including making crafts,
earning badges and going camping. My favourite thing was having a sleepover in the youth hall, just having fun with my friends. I am also having fun with the lady Baden Powell Challenge, which is the highest award in our level in guiding. It has taught
me so much. I have also learned other things in Guides. We learned about managing money when we sold cookies, learned about problems in the world at Thinking Day ceremonies and learned about our country, town, heritage and ourselves while working
cere apology and my assurance that the required changes will be made to prevent this type of event from ever happening again. Don Darling Director of Engineering and Public Works Summerland
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on badges. At camps, we also learned other skills like cooking, leaving a trail, setting up tents and lots more. We had so much fun doing everything that I suggest it to all girls. Parents can be a part of it too by coming to help with
meetings. If you are interested in learning more about girl Guides, go to www.girlguides. ca or contact Heather Martin at 250-4940039 or e-mail her at 2ndsummerlandpathfinders@gmail.com. Kaitlyn Nightingale Summerland
Dear Editor: I just came from visiting my son’s grave at the Summerland Cemetery. and I felt that I had been violated. My son’s resting spot for the last 10 years had been vandalized. Special mementoes that not only myself but his sisters and friends have placed to be close to Mark, so that when we visit, these small mementoes remind us of special memories that we have of him. These memories have been stolen, as if our memories are meaningless and insignificant. I buried my son here so that I could visit and remember the 16 years that I had with him. Our cemetery looks cold, unvisited, as if it has been scorched to the very depths of the ground where my son lies. When I go out to see my son, I could tell if he has had visitors or not by what notes or tokens they would leave. I get a great feeling of warmth when I know other people still think of my son. All I can think of now is how some stranger callously picked at my son’s grave with no feelings and easily discarded my memories.
Any given day you can walk by this cemetery and see how many people come out and visit their loved ones. You can see how we not only tend to our own spot, but if we see flowers blown around, plants toppled over, we reach out and tidy it up. I did read about the request to remove items, and I did go out and remove a pole I had stuck in the grass which was where I would attach balloons. But the rest of my memories were lovingly placed on the grave itself. My husband did find a couple of items discarded across the road from the cemetery, but a few items are gone forever, including his soccer ball that he loved. I feel so empty, so betrayed by my town, and most of all, I feel that my son’s existence has been purposely erased. I feel for everyone that has experienced this violation and I only hope that the powers to be that made this decision, never have to take their surviving child to visit their brother or sister and be told that they can’t leave a note or picture that they drew. Marcia Vandermey Summerland
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Next step direct online sales of wine Dear Editor, Over the past 25 years, the Okanagan has been transformed. We still have our beautiful lakes and mountains, but we’ve seen bare land and orchards become vineyards, and the
wines produced here are considered to be amongst the best in the world.The more than 120 wineries in the Thompson Okanagan provide jobs and entice visitors. Wineries are often paired with golf courses, restaurants,
and cultural experiences that are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The recent passage of federal bill C311 which removed barriers in moving of wine between provinces received unanimous support in the
How hard is it to use crosswalk? Dear Editor: What the heck is the matter with people? I use both crosswalks on either side of this intersection. This is safe and only takes a minute longer to cross. Vehicles do stop at these crosswalks. I have seen kids, women with baby strollers, etc., wait many minutes for traffic to pass and then take a huge chance that they may not get hit crossing at this intersection. Cars do not have to stop for these people to cross. They could have crossed faster by using the marked crosswalk. These people should be ticketed. Someone will get hit, and when this happens, do not cry foul at city hall. I will have no sympathy for anyone who does not use the intended crosswalks. Shame on the businesses for getting people to sign a petition for a crossing that is so unsafe. There are vehicles exiting from a number of different businesses, right hand turns and left hand turns which is significant as to why this intersection is so unsafe. Thank you city hall for sticking to a safe crossing. Really, is one minute out of your day to make a safe crossing worth it? I certainly think it is. R.J. Taylor Summerland
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opinion piece by Minister Rich Coleman that B.C. is prepared to champion further changes and reforms, and to open up e-commerce for direct wine shipment. I spoke to our local MLA Bill Barisoff, who also expressed
his support for a move in this direction. Now is the time to get behind our provincial politicians along all party lines, and take the lead in Canada to finish the good work that began with the passage of
C311. Who can argue with more jobs, and a much needed boost in the local economy? If folks would like to join the conversation log on to conniedenesiuk.com Connie Denesiuk Summerland
Loss of items from grave feels like personal attack Dear Editor: My husband, Pete, and I are included in the many residents that were shocked and saddened to find everything removed from Canyonview Cemetery. Our much-loved son, Michael, was buried there in 1999 and in the years following we have paid hundreds of visits to his graveside and loved the fact that it was so beautiful and peaceful. Mike’s items taken were mostly new: silk flowers in a holder that fit perfectly in the cutout on the cement which his sister sent from 2,500 kilometres away in May of this year, a stone she sent from Montreal not long after Mike passed away and a solar light we had
just purchased. The writing Lori put on the stone had long since disappeared but it was used to support many bunches of fresh flowers over the years so they would not be scattered to the wind and it had great sentimental value to us. None of these were in the stack of salvaged items so I guess it was thought they had no worth. My heart was broken and I honestly felt as if it was a personal attack. I am actually shocked by how badly I felt and still feel. Upon reflection upon the whole situation, I think I am most angry that this had to happen because funding has become so inadequate to
maintain what is near and dear to us. We can spend thousands of dollars to erect a fancy sign on the highway telling
to visit the graves of loved ones who have passed. I can just imagine how many people will return to our town,
I am actually shocked by how badly I felt and still feel.
strangers to come to Summerland which I don’t think will help a bit. We have travelled extensively and know from experience it would not entice us. We will, however, make a town our destination in order
go to our cemetery remembering how it was when their loved ones were laid to rest just to feel the same sadness and disgust I now feel when I go there. Linda D. Rodd Summerland
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Dear Editor: I watched the news Wednesday evening to find our cemetery desecrated. Not by vandals but by our trusted representatives, on purpose. As I watched the pictures on the TV, I relived my loss, I felt betrayed, I felt anger. When I look at the cemetery now, I see a barren, ugly nothing! How could a thinking person not realize the feelings of hurt and betrayal that such an act would
cause? I lost my daughter in 1979. From time to time I would take things up there to share with her. Never in all those years has there been anything said or done to inform me that this place I considered mine and my daughter’s would not be respected. There was a piece of slate on my daughter’s grave. Placed on the cement pad. That is missing. It was explained to me that all things had been
moved to the shed and then to the yards. I could not find it anywhere! Since these things do not evaporate some one knows where it is. I want it. The apology we got on the TV came from a very compassionate man; sorry to say it came from the wrong person. An apology should have been made to people from the mayor, who is supposed to be the spokesperson for this
town. Also I wish to commend the ladies who work in the Engineering Public Works office. They are so very kind and compassionate but explaining things should not have been their responsibility. It should have come from the head of the Public Works, who gave the order. He should be the one on the firing line. Ellen Clay Summerland
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Gaming handouts detailed Often in my weekly reports I have included updates on B.C. gaming funds in large part because there are frequently a large amount of inquiries around this topic that I receive on an ongoing basis. Recently the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch has created a newly updated website that contains information that was not always available previously. The new site is located at pssg.gov. bc.ca/gaming/revenue/index.htm and also includes the master list of all organizations that receive gaming funds. This information can be displayed in different formats including on a community by community basis. If you have further questions regarding
the gaming funds process please do not hesitate to contact my office. On a different theme, beginning on last Friday, June 15, British Columbia’s revised drinking and driving laws have again returned to be enforced by members of the RCMP. The increased penalties announced in the fall of 2010 remained unchanged. However, there are new procedures that motorists should be aware of. In the event that a driver “fails” it is now mandatory to be advised of the right to a second test that would be conducted on a different device. If there is a difference in the result of a second test, the lower result of the two tests will prevail. In addition the
immediate roadside suspension may again be used against those drivers who register a “fail” reading as an alternative to the full current criminal code process. In addition, more documentation will be available with respect to roadside screening device calibration accuracy. Since the new regulations were introduced in September of 2010, alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths in B.C. have dropped by more than 40 per cent, this means 71 fewer fatalities. Would you like more input into governance? The BC Government has introduced a new website located at http://www2. g o v. b c . c a / g o v t o getherbc/index.page the “Gov. Together” website is intended
Cemetery seems stark and sad now Dear Editor: I’m shocked and appalled that the city would deface the gravestones at Canyon View Cemetery. It is a stark and sad place now. There was a feeling of love and commun-
ity there before. What have they gained? One would think they would then wash the headstones and weed properly. But no, when you walk around up there you can still see where the thoughtful
mementoes sat. It is baffling to me why they would do something so thoughtless and hurtful. Ginger Coates Summerland
alone in this respect. I believe that the lack of the use of common sense in this matter may also have affected other decisions. I would suggest that Council closely examine all recent decisions to ensure
that this is not the case. I look forward to seeing an improvement from the present state at the Cemetery, and trust that the care be entrusted to more capable hands. Al Mc Intosh Summerland
Legion looking for talent for Canada Day festivities Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22 Summerland is searching for performers for this year’s Canada Day Celebration. Anybody with a talent they would like to present will have the opportunity to perform for 15 to 30 minutes in the Memorial Park Kinsmen Band Shell on Sunday, July 1. Acts should be suitable for an audience of all ages including
Bill Barisoff to list all of the current opportunities to share your input and ideas in specific areas as listed on the website. Currently there are already 32 different consultations listed online with many more being added in the near future. Some of the topics range from the cosmetic use of pesticide to requests for input on the Natural Resource Road Act. As both of these
topics have been of previous interest to local citizens they may desire to visit this new website to share further input. Finally this week as graduation ceremonies approach, a reminder that it is illegal to provide liquor to under age minors. Recently British Columbia increased the penalty for anyone caught supplying liquor to underage minors. The new penalty has been increased up to $575 and these tickets can be issued by both law enforcement and provincial liquor inspectors. Let’s ensure that all celebrations that occur do so safely and responsibly. Bill Barisoff is the MLA for the riding of Penticton.
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The Summerland Minor Hockey Association would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for sponsoring our teams this year: Tim Horton’s, Summerland and District Credit Union, McDonalds, Summerland Kinsmen, Santorinis Restaurant, Johnston Meier Insurance, Nester’s Market, and Game Time Sports. We would also like to thank the Summerland Royal Canadian Legion for their ongoing support of association. Your support of our kids is greatly appreciated!
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I think most patients I see want whiter teeth. Because there are different reasons why Dr. Cindee Melashenko your teeth may be not be as white as they used to, there are various solutions to whiten them: 1. You can clean and whiten them yourself at home using over-the-counter products 2. A hygienist can remove the stain 3. A dentist can prepare custom trays for you and provide you with advanced whitening products 4. A dentist can cover your teeth with veneers/ crowns.
There are plenty of things we eat and drink that can stain our teeth-- tea, coffee and red wine are the most common. Smoking is also a big contributor to darkening teeth. Limiting or removing these from your diet can reduce your staining or simply adding cream to your coffee/tea can help. Removing these stains with regular, thorough cleaning with your toothbrush and floss can be a great first step. Whitening toothpastes are designed to help remove this stain more efficiently. Take-home whitening kits are also available from your pharmacy and may help lighten your teeth once they are well cleaned. Sometimes the stain on your teeth just doesn’t come off at home no matter how hard you try. A dental hygienist can remove tartar and stains that can leave your teeth feeling cleaner, healthier and whiter. If, after your cleaning, you still want them brighter, we can make custom trays for you to take home and use with our whitening products. Most patients can achieve very nice results when wearing the trays two hours a day for two weeks. When the darkness of your teeth is from old stained fillings, stain on the inside of the teeth, or loss of enamel, the best solution for whitening is to cover your teeth. Veneers or crowns can cover your teeth leaving them free of decay and as light as you would like. Of course to keep them white, you still need to take the stain off daily with your toothbrush and floss, and I’d also recommend you see your dental hygienist on a regular basis. We’re here to help in any way we can. Feel free to call, stop by, or send us an e-mail message. We are always accepting new patients and I’d be happy to answer your question in the next article (anonymously if desired). Have a great week!
Planning for the 2012-2013 season is underway and applications for Coaches at all levels (House and Rep) are now being accepted. Application forms can be found on line at www.summerlandminorhockey.org and can be submitted by email to caveart@shaw.ca or by regular mail to: Summerland Minor Hockey Box 1548 Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
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Support for bill will disappoint some This week I will be voting in full support of Bill C-38 the Jobs, Growth and Longterm Prosperity Act. My support for this Bill will be a disappointment for some citizens who for a variety of different reasons, oppose the second phase of our Governments Economic Action Plan that is carried out in Budget 2012. When I ran to become a Member of Parliament I did so with the intent to support a platform that recognizes the importance of jobs and supporting our regional economies. In our region some of the largest employers in communities like Okanagan Falls, Princeton, Merritt and Logan Lake are supported through mining activities and responsible resource development. Many of the spin off industries that also benefit from this industry are located in communities like West Kelowna, Penticton and Summerland. It is also the revenue from resource royalties that help fund the very services
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Dan Albas that we as Canadians depend upon. When the US Housing market collapsed we all watched the resultant decline in our local forestry dependent communities. Mill closures and resulting unemployment in communities where well paying jobs are in short supply are very serious concerns. While we are fortunate to see our resource sector being revitalized, we must also recognize that it is important to diversify and expand our markets so that our Canadian economy can enjoy more stability. Likewise we must also recognize that in order to diversify to other trading part-
ners we require efficient access, not just to the markets themselves but also to our resources. We also cannot ignore that today Canada is facing one of the greatest and most challenging global economic environments in modern day history. While our Government is criticized for attempting to do “too much” with Bill C-38 the opposition and supporters are suggesting that Canada should instead do nothing. Obviously this is a point of disagreement and one we have debated about at length, in fact there has not been a budget bill for the past twenty years to receive as much study as Bill C38 has. It should also be noted that in spite of opposition claims to the contrary, Budget 2012 is actually a smaller budget document then the Bills were for budgets in 2009, 2010, 2011. Recently our Government actually voted to extend the House hours until midnight so that even more debate could
occur. Although not widely reported in the media, it was the NDP who voted against increasing the debate time on Bill C-38. I am reasonably confident that regardless of the amount of bills or debate time allocated the Opposition and supporters would continue to remain opposed to Budget 2012. Fortunately there are some facts that can be agreed upon. During our Government’s economic action plan, Canada’s job creation record has been the best in the entire G7. Further, our consecutive budgets have also ensured that Canada’s net debt to GDP ratio is by far the lowest in the G7. More importantly both the International Monetary Fund and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development have predicted that the Canadian economy will be amongst the very best performing in the industrialized world over the next 24 months.
I do appreciate that there are those who oppose Bill C-38 and my support for this Bill will not be welcomed by them. I have heard from and met with many different citizens who disagree with this Bill
much as I have met with a great many who are in full support. In this instance I believe it is important for those disappointed by my vote to hear firsthand the reasons why I am supporting Bill C-38 and the jobs
it will protect and enhance throughout the OkanaganCoquihalla region. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached atDan. albas@parl.gc.ca
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Writing with a quill pen The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen recognizes the significant value of volunteers, volunteer groups and agencies to the spiritual, educational, social, cultural, and physical wellbeing of the region.
Noah Russill, a Grade 2 student at Giant’s Head School, uses a quill pen as he works on an assignment during a pioneer day exercise earlier this month.
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Reservoirs full, floods unlikely here A solid winter snowpack and spring rains have resulted in enough moisture
to fill Summerland’s reservoirs, but the flooding which has been a problem else-
where is not affecting the community. “We’re full everywhere in the Trout
Creek system,� said Scott Lee, water operations manager for the community.
The Trout Creek system supplies around 85 per cent of Summerland’s water.
Flooding in Skagit One of 34 vehicles trapped by a culvert washout on Silver Skagit Road south of Hope is evacuated using a temporary bridge Sunday.
Make Your Home Safe for Independent Living Are you a low-income senior or a person with a disability who wants to live safely and independently in the comfort of your home? Do you have difficulty performing day-to-day activities? Does your home need to be adapted to meet your changing needs? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance under the Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program. Find out today if you are eligible and if you meet all of the requirements as a low-income homeowner or as a landlord applying on behalf of an eligible tenant.
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Thirsk Lake has been spilling for two to three weeks. At Garnett Lake, municipal staff have taken measures to lower the water level to prevent flooding. Because of this year’s cool and wet spring weather, demand on Summerland’s water supply is lower than in other years. Elsewhere in British Columbia, spring flooding has been a problem. At present, a high streamflow advisory is in place in the Shuswap and a flood watch is in place for the Liard River in northern British Columbia. While Summerland has not been affected by flooding this year, parts of the community have been affected in the past, including the flood of 1972 and spring floods in the late 1990s. Meanwhile, a flood warning was issued for the Fraser River from Quesnel to the Fraser Canyon Mon-
day as a weekend of heavy rain brought water levels near a 50-year high. A flood warning has also been issued for the Shuswap River, downstream of Mable Lake near Enderby, and high streamflow warnings are in effect for other north Okanagan rivers. A high streamflow advisory was issued Sunday for the Lower Fraser River, with heavy flows measured at Hope and Mission. Flows are forecast to reach 11,500 to 13,000 cubic metres per second at Hope by late Thursday or Friday. Heavy rainfall across the headwaters of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers prompted the centre to extend its earlier upper Fraser River flood warning, issued for Prince George and upstream. Rainfall along the Fraser and its tributaries totalled 30 to 75 mm in 72 hours, adding to rapid snowmelt.
New program helps seniors, people with disabilities modify homes Would a new ramp, handrails or walk-in shower help you maintain your independence at home? BC Housing’s new Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program helps lowincome B.C. seniors and people with disabilities make home modiďŹ cations that will allow them to continue living at home. Through HAFI, homeowners and landlords with eligible tenants can apply for ďŹ nancial assistance of up to $20,000 for improvements that make their home more accessible and safe. The goal of the program is to enable people who have physical limitations to live at home longer. People’s physical needs change over time – sometimes, a small improvement to a home can make the difference between being able to live independently or not. Types of eligible projects include: ĂŁ +andrails in hallways or stairways, ĂŁ 5DPSV IRU HDVH RI DFFHVV ĂŁ (DV\ WR UHDFK ZRUN RU VWRUDJH areas in the kitchen, ĂŁ /HYHU KDQGOHV RQ GRRUV ĂŁ :DON LQ VKRZHUV ZLWK JUDE bars, and ĂŁ %DWKWXE JUDE EDUV DQG VHDWV The projects must be permanent and ďŹ xed to the home, although exceptions can be made for equipment that gives access to an existing part of the home (e.g. a bath lift). /DXQFKHG LQ -DQXDU\ +$),
The new Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) program helps low-income B.C. seniors and people with disabilities make home modifications for safe, accessible and independent living.
is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the CanadaB.C. Affordable Housing Initiative. Through the HAFI SURJUDP million in grants or forgivable loans will be distributed to qualifying B.C. residents over the next three years. To qualify for assistance from HAFI, recipients must be a lowincome senior or person with a disability, a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and a B.C. resident. Someone in the household must have a permanent disability or loss of ability that makes it difďŹ cult to perform
day-to-day activities. As well, the total household income and assets must be below a certain limit. BC Housing can tell you the income and house value limits for your area when you apply. The program is open to both homeowners and those living in market rental accommodation where rents are at the low end of market levels; landlords must apply for improvements on behalf of eligible tenants. (OLJLELOLW\ UHTXLUHPHQWV DQ application guide and application forms are available at www. bchousing.org/HAFI.
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Airplane building winners The Summerland library was packed with children and their dads on the day before Father’s Day when there was an airplane building contest and registration for summer reading programs. At the top left are Olivia Dunley-Owen, prize winner for the most original plane decoration, and her dad Stuart. At the top right are Evan Wellborn, longest paper airplane flight, and his father Dale. In the lower photo are Renato Rodriguez, longest wood-frame airplane flight, and his father Rene. Not shown is Luc Gumienny from Quebec, the plane builder that travelled the greatest distance to attend. Participants spent the morning designing their own paper airplanes, with a grand fly-off from the library’s upper deck at noon. Friends of the Summerland Library provided refreshments, construction help and door prizes, as well as a gift for every dad. Many dads also brought their children to register and pick up materials for summer reading clubs and programs. Weekly stickers and stamps will mark the young readers’ progress during the summer. More than 100 children picked up summer reading packages.
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Proudly serving the community of Summerland for over 31 years. Locally owned and operated! Open every day until 9:00 pm 7519 Prairie Valley Rd. Summerfair Plaza • 250-494-4376
Come celebrate a century of steam at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway! The 3716/Spirit of Summerland is steaming her way through her another season. Our Summer Schedule is now underway with train departures at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Thursdays through Mondays. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Prairie Valley, live music and a trip onto the Trout Creek Bridge with stunning view of Okanagan Lake and the canyon below. We are proud to be stewards of our 100 year old steam locomotive and the only preserved section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway and invite you to share the nostalgia each brings to the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. There’s nothing else like it in the Okanagan Valley!
“All Aboard� for Events at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway Reservations: 250-494-8422 or toll free 1-877-494-8424 SUMMER SCHEDULE - June 14th - September 3rd - Train departs 10:30 am & 1:30 pm – Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday
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Great Train Robbery & BBQ Event - Sunday, July 8th at 4 pm Treat yourself and your family to a Wild West adventure with the Garnett Valley Gang at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. This two hour ride offers passengers a chance to enjoy daring horsemanship, live music and a cast of colourful characters both on and off the train. You never know when the gang will ride out of the hills to “rob� you of your spare change! After this exciting ride – you’ll enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner back at the station. Reservations Required.
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Bring in your old gold, you’ll be amazed at what it’s worth Jewellery selection from $25 and up Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm GOLDSMITH • CUSTOM DESIGN • REPAIRS
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Len Filek of Summerland Sweets watches as blueberry syrup is processed at Summerland Sweets. The food processing company is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Summerland Sweets marks 50 years by John Arendt It all began with one man’s idea, 50 years ago. Founded by Ted Atkinson in 1962, Summerland Sweets has grown and evolved in the years
since, but continues to carry on the tradition as both a familyowned business and a specialty manufacturer of quality fruit products. In 1929, Atkinson became the first food
technician to be hired by the federal government and worked at the Summerland Research Station for several years, where he eventually became the Head of Food Science.
His position involved experimentation with new fruit products and finding ways to get these products adopted by industry, as well as finding ways to buy more fruit from the
growers. This extensive background in fruit research led to the creation of a fruit candy, initially sold as a fundraiser for the Summerland Rotary Club.
This fruit candy became the company’s first product upon its establishment and is still sold by Summerland Sweets today. With support from several in the com-
munity including Lorne Bloomfield, Dugal MacGregor and John Kitson, Atkinson’s idea became a reality in 1962. See SWEETS page 13
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Sweets company still operated by founding family Continued from page 12
The newlyfounded Summerland Sweets quickly gained a reputation for its fruit pancake syrup and its fruit wine bases. Today, Summerland Sweets is still operated by Atkinson’s family. Len Filek, husband of Atkinson’s granddaughter, began work with the company in 1984 and is now the general manager. Although the product line has expanded over the years, with the facility now producing 19 types of fruit jam and 15 different fruit syrups, Filek says that
they still stick to the original recipes and methods. “We still use the same basic formulas we used 35, 40 and 50 years ago. We know what we do well and we try and continue it.” He also mentions that the key ingredient remains the fruit, with tree-ripened or vine-ripened fruit as the base. “We don’t add any flavours or colours. It’s all from the fruit,” he says. Summerland Sweets continued its expansion and delved into agri-tourism in 1992, with the open-
ing of a store at 6206 Canyon View Rd. While in its first year the store brought around 2,000 people to the facility, that number has since grown and the store now sees an average of 30,000 visitors every year. The most recent addition to the company has been that of Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery, started by Summerland Sweets in 2005. With the intent of specializing in fruit wine and offering up something a little different, this initiative came to fruition following plenty of advice from
Harry McWatters and the hiring of winemaker Ron Taylor, also recommended by McWatters. The winery quickly established a name for itself and its fruit wines have won numerous
awards, including three national awards won earlier this spring. The winery’s 14 varieties of table wines and nine dessert wines will soon be joined by three sparkling fruit wines,
which Sleeping Giant will introduce later this month. While the winery may seem like a diversion from the syrups and jams, Filek says wine is just another extension of fruit production.
This weekend, from June 21 to 24, Summerland Sweets will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A free pancake breakfast will be held there on Saturday June 23, from 8 a.m. to noon.
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tools, hand tools and soccer uniforms and equipment. A full list of needed items can be seen at theonepersonproject. org Money donations are also welcome to help with the shipping costs. Refundable bottles and cans may be dropped off at Saturday’s event to help raise money. Established in 2007 in Summerland the One Person Project has provided more than $350,000 worth of resources and equipment to families and organizations in target communities. This would not have been possible without the dedication of One Person members and volunteers, and the support of communities, businesses and organizations across the province. A team of volunteers will be in Rwanda and Tanzania in July 2012.
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Robyn Lake paints a scene at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens during the fourth annual Penticton en Plein Air, a day of painting outside, organized by the Penticton Art Gallery and the Summerland Ornamental Gardens.
On Maple Leaf for Africa Day people can send good wishes and usable goods for the children of Kahama, Tanzania. The event is being held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peach Tree Mall Parking Lot in Penticton, sponsored by the Summerland-based One Person Project. Participants can purchase a vinyl maple leaf, write a message to the children and add it to the Kahama Friendship Tree being assembled on the side of a shipping container parked in the mall lot. People can also contribute items to the large freight container which is going to Tanzania in November. Needed are walkers, wheelchairs, medical supplies and equipment, primary school texts, children’s story books, classroom and teacher supplies, sewing machines, garden
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What’s up SUMMERLAND and region Thursday Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call DeeDee at 250-4040406. Euchre is played every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. If you are interested in a visit to Critteraid Farm in Summerland, please contact Joan at 250-494-4293 or e-mail info@critteraid. org. Visits can be arranged by appointment for Thursday afternoons. Come and learn about what an amazing group of volunteers Critteraid has and the outstanding community work that they do. Peach City Toastmasters meets Thursdays 12:05 to 1 p.m. Do butterflies attack your stomach whenever you’re asked to speak before a group? Join Toastmasters to improve your speaking abilities and leadership skills. Meeting every Thursday 12:05 to 1 p.m. in Penticton at the United Church on Main and Eckhardt, Room 202. Call 250-462-0422. Seniors’ coffee is held at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Coffee and raisin toast available. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre beginning at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For additional information call Jane or Frank at 250-494-4666. The Summerland Horseshoe Club is looking for new members. Practices are held in Memorial Park on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Call Laura Williams at 250-494-3094. Summerland Lions Club meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. For more information call Gladys Schmidt at 250-4944933. The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Coffee Group meets the last Thursday of every month at Santorini’s Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Sandy at 250-493-6564. TOPS BC #725 Summerland meets every Thursday in the lower level of the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Weigh-in is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and is followed by a meeting. For more information call Louise at 778-516-3070.
Friday Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone 250-494-8164. Cribbage is played every Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Tai Chi is practiced Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Beginners are welcome. Phone Nancy at 250-4948902.
Saturday Cribbage tournament at the Seniors Drop-In Centre is held monthly every fourth Saturday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Sunday Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Anyone who owns or is interested in vintage cars (25 years or older) is invited to attend. For more information phone 250-494-5473.
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Genealogical Society is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751 for more details. Step out. Have fun. Come sing. Peach Blossom Chorus meets Tuesday evenings at the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St., Penticton. For more information call 250-494-0815 or 250-492-3032. Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Summerland Health Centre. For more information, call Cindy at 250-404-8072. Summerland Farmers’ Market in Memorial Park every Tuesday until October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call Paul at 250-494-0540. Tai Chi is Tuesdays and Fridays. See details in the Friday listing. The Summerland Horseshoe Club Tuesday and Thursday evenings. See details in Thursday listing. The next general meeting of the Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association (District 23) will be held on Tuesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at the Penticton Buffet, 2987 Skaha Lake Rd., Penticton. Parking is not a problem. Whist is played on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St. Everyone is welcome.
to 18 welcome. For more information call Air Cadet office at 250-494-7988. Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Library lower level. The club promotes responsible ridership including registration, insurance, safety certification and scheduled pleasure rides. Membership includes orchardists, farmers, ranchers and fun seekers of all ages including those with disabilities.
Upcoming On Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few. A medical referral is required – speak to your doctor. Call Maureen at 250-494-9006 for more details. SADI Drop-In Program Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. for students in Grades 6 to 12. Come out and play pool, ping pong or chill out and chat. Summerland Badminton Club plays most days all year. Call Shaun at 250-4941523. Summerland Senior Oldtimer Hockey Group for ages 55 to 85+ plays Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For registration and details contact Wayne at 250-494-7460. Visit Summerland’s 102-year-old stone church, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, by appointment starting now and available for your summer visitors. Call Doiran at 250494-5891 or Linda at 250-494-8722 for more information and to register for your church tour.
Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1:30 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. Everyone is welcome. License #832873. Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Wednesday Men’s Choir. Non-denominational choir Mom’s Morning Out meets Wednesdays, invites you to join us, have fun, sing unto 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the United Church on the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of other Henry Avenue. singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Summerland Air Cadets parade Baptist Church, Fireside Room. For more Wednesday nights, 18:15 to 21:30 hours information contact Hans at 250-494-7127. at Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, The South Okanagan Orchid Society 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. All youth aged 12 meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College in Penticton. The group meets September to June. For more information, contact Joan at 250-494-4293. Ministerial Association Voice Student Recital. Lynda Lipsett’s fabulous students will perform on Monday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 5505 Butler St. in Lowertown. Admission is free. All are welST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN HOLY CHILD come to attend this student 9311 Prairie Valley Rd. (Stone Church in Summerland) CATHOLIC CHURCH recital. Sunday Services - 8:30 am & 10 am
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Tuesday Kiwanis Club of Summerland meeting times are the first and third Tuesdays of each month from noon to 1 p.m. NeighbourLink’s Lunch Social is held the second Tuesday of every month at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Everyone is welcome. Should you require transportation, please phone 250-404-4673 at least 24 hours in advance. Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members welcome. Intermediate to advanced players. For more information call Gerald at 250-809-2087. Quest Society of Summerland meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at 9700 Brown St. (Parkdale Place). For more information phone 250-494-9066 or 250494-9106 or visit questsociety. shawwebspace.ca. Seniors’ volleyball at the Youth Centre every Tuesday and Thursday. See details in Thursday listing. South Okanagan
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Young pianists play at recital
Piano recital Piano students performed at a year-end recital recently. Pictured left to right in the back row are Cate Critchlow, Cam Critchlow, Megan Noseworthy and Corwin Shanner. In the middle row are Rachel Shanner, Ryann Buckingham, Simonka Slizek, Noah Russill, Morgan Hilgersom, Paige Russill, Cole Piche and Madison Hilgersom. In the front row are Jacob Slizek, Kayla Rogall, Natalie Tremblay, Megan Rogall, Kieran Noseworthy and Kate Piche. They are the students of Jean Boothe.
Piano students of Jean Boothe held their annual year-end piano recital at the Summerland United Church on June 10. Showcased during the recital were 19 talented and dedicated young musicians playing 40 pieces in Baroque, Romantic, Jazz, Popular and Ragtime styles. Encouraged by their teacher before the recital to set aside concerns about making mistakes and to focus instead on celebrating their joy of music with friends and family, they all
played with flair, musicality and excitement. At the end of the recital, each student was invited up to the stage and acknowledged for their individual successes playing in recitals, community outreach events, music festival and exams throughout the past year. Held as a fundraiser for the Summerland Food Bank, the abundance of donations left in their wake matched the generous spirit communicated to the audience in their performances.
Outdoor folk music night set for coffeehouse Good Omens is pleased to present the first in a series of outdoor musical events. It will be an evening of full-contact folk with Ari Neufeld
on Friday, June 22. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Good Omens Coffeehouse at 13616 Kelly Ave.
Children’s choir Summerland Chil-
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newly forming Summerland Children’s Chorus this September. The group will meet on Wednesdays after school, for modules of approximately
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10 weeks (from September to December and April to June) around the Summerland United Church piano. Focus will be singing for fun, for self-expression, for group accomplishment and for occasional community performance. Linnea and her partner/drummer, David Jonsson, perform far and wide, and regularly lead singing at Giant’s Head Elementary School. This choir is for all children (grades 1-5) and requires committed attendance and some minimal support from parents. Cost will be $100 per module (fall and spring), with bursaries available. For more information and to pre-register, contact Linnea at Lg@ LinneaGood.com.
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and 9 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception. This show will feature brightly coloured palette knife paintings by Brian Simons. “The real fruit of painting or art is that it has the power to awaken the sleeping artist within each of us, creating new possibilities for seeing and enlarging our capacity to appreciate the beauty which surrounds us,” said Simons.
“Under the Knife“ is the new show opening next Thursday, June 28 at the Summerland Art Gallery. Drop by between 7
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27. There are two age group: 6 to 8 are in the morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the 9 to 12 year olds are in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Summer Art Program (SAP) is also holding a raffle. The prizes are first, Summerland Golf Club package valued at $300; second, elephant cushion with a design from a Michael Painting and an elephant soft toy valued at $75; third, a candle holder handcrafted by Alfred Heckmann. For more information on all the SAP courses see summerlandarts.com or drop by the Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. ❏❏❏ If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, email: dfinnis@telus.net or call: 250-494-8994. http:// summerlandarts.com and http://twitter. com/artspalette
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Integrative cancer care comes to Okanagan Cancer patients from the Southern Interior will now have access to cancer care that will integrate with standard treatments and help to optimize recovery and survival. The B.C. Ministry of Health is supporting the expansion of InspireHealth, Canada’s first and foremost integrative cancer care centre, to
Kelowna as part of its Healthy Families BC initiative. Steve Thomson, Kelowna-Mission MLA, on behalf of Michael de Jong, Minister of Health said, “Our government’s vision is for a cancer-free society, and programs like InspireHealth support this vision.” “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, many British Col-
umbians have been affected by cancer in some way.’ “Statistics show that one in three will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime.” “Because of this, we need to provide care, support and comfort for our families and friends facing stressful times.” On hand at the official launch of the
Southern Interior centre in Kelowna, will be RBC Olympian, Summerland’s own Kristi Richards. She will be speaking about her personal connection with InspireHealth, having been through their LIFE Program as a support person for her father, who is a patient of InspireHealth. “Relief comes from
knowing that he (my father) could have one centre point for his diagnosis and the treatments he wanted to explore, and an integrative plan for his life and recovery,” said Richards. “InspireHealth was the place to map it out for him. They were incredibly unbiased in all the information they were giving – it was truly integrative
in every way. They transformed my father’s life.” As part of the opening celebration, Richards will be donating $5,000 to InspireHealth, her charity of choice, as part of the RBC Olympian Grant Program. The RBC Olympian Grant Program provides 37 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from across Canada the opportunity to give back to a charity or organization that has an impact on their lives. InspireHealth’s model of integrative cancer care works together with a patient’s family doctor and oncologist to provide the best care possible. The Vancouver centre has been open to British Columbians since 1997, and they have served more than 6,500 people with a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Hal Gunn, cofounder and CEO of
InspireHealth said, “Being diagnosed with cancer is challenging, but it can provide a window of opportunity for significant lifestyle changes.” “We provide integrative care and support, and engage patients so that the fear of cancer is transformed into an inspired journey of health and wellbeing.” InspireHealth helps those with a diagnosis of cancer regain control in their lives by empowering them to play an active role in the development of their own personalized cancer care and wellness program. InspireHealth is a non-profit society funded in part through British Columbia’s Ministry of Health. No referral is necessary, and the doctors are covered by the B.C. Medical Services Plan.
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Musical chairs Students at Summerland Secondary School play musical chairs during the school’s Battle of the Grades, which was held earlier this month. The battle featured numerous team challenges and competitions.
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Legion gets funding for Canada Day The Summerland Legion will receive $500 from the municipality to assist with the costs of holding a Canada Day celebration. John Dorn, president of the legion, asked council for the funding at the June 11 meeting.
He said last year the Legion received funding from the Summerland Merchants’ Association, but the funding is not available this year. Even with the funding, the Legion lost $150 after the costs of providing lunch for Canada Day.
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Best times for Pikes at meet in Merritt A small squad of Pikes swimmers travelled to Merritt, June 16 to 17 for the
second swim meet of the season. Assistant Coach Shannon Clarke
Feed the Body Feed the Mind Giants Head School’s Breakfast Club for Learning is grateful to our sponsors and volunteers for a successful year. Thank you to our consistent sponsors... • • • • •
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Thank you to our volunteers who sustain our program. Whether preparing meals, serving, cleaning, or offering a friendly smile every morning, the dedication of our volunteers is truly a pillar on which the success of our program stands. Without all these people and their hard work, this program would not be what it is today. • • • • • •
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picked up a silver aggregate medal. She placed first in 50 Freestyle, second in 100 Breaststroke and two relays and third in 50 Butterfly. She also had two personal best times. Sarah Newsted earned best times in all six of her individual events and took home a second place ribbon for relay. J.J. Henderson earned five best times. He finished second in two relays, fourth in 200 IM, fifth in 100 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke, sixth in 50 Freestyle, seventh in 50 butterfly and eighth in 100 Breaststroke. Earning best times in all three of her solo events, Ashley McMillan finished third in both 50 Breaststroke and 100
Freestyle and fourth in 50 Backstroke. Her brother Ryan, also had best times in all his events and finished first in both the 25 Back and Breaststroke events. Morag Bouchard joined her children and Isabelle Bouchard for a fifth place finish in a relay. Bouchard also had two best times and finished ninth in both 50 and 100 Freestyle. Chloe Bouchard and Emma Wilson had two best times and a second place finish in relay. Chloe Bouchard placed sixth in 50 Freestyle and eighth in 50 Backstroke. Leah Newsted recorded a best time with eighth place finishes in both 50 Breaststroke and 100 Freestyle.
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Nesters Market has provided the opportunity for people to donate their grocery points towards Breakfast for Learning. We are able to use these points to buy food items for the program. If you would like to donate your points, please tell the cashier at the time of checkout. The points program offers shoppers to participate, creating a community interest in a sense of supporting our local children. Thank you for caring about today’s children. Looking forward to seeing you all in September! If you would like to volunteer or be a sponsor, please call Valerie at 494-8567.
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Carrigan captures 2012 Men’s Mid-Amateur title Kevin Carrigan of Victoria held on to capture the 2012 British Columbia Golf Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, hosted by Summerland Golf and Country Club. The Royal Colwood Golf Club member and second round leader, pieced together a resilient
one-under par 71 final round, capped by a birdie on the final hole to win by two strokes on a day that saw poor weather in the morning and sunny, windy conditions in the afternoon. Carrigan started the day on the 6,656 yard par-72 Summerland course with
a bogey on the par 4 424-yard first hole before rebounding with a birdie on the difficult par 4 416yard third hole, which played third toughest during round three. Two bogeys on holes seven and 10 left Carrigan only one stroke ahead of a group of charging players that could
seemingly sense a drop in momentum. All of that changed on the par 5 478-yard 13th hole as Carrigan made an impressive eagle by sinking a eight-footer. “I had been giving shots back on the front that I really shouldn’t have and I didn’t really hit a great tee shot to be
honest,” stated Carrigan. “I was lucky enough to find my ball in the middle of the fairway, hit a great shot in and sink the easy putt.” After pars on the next three holes, Carrigan felt the victory was within grasp when he nailed a tricky eight-foot par
putt on the par 4 404yard 17th hole, his fourth consecutive par since his eagle. “My approach shot into the green left me dead on my first putt and the closest I could get was a 6-footer because the break was so exaggerated. I basically jammed that one the heart of the cup to save par. It was the best putt I hit all week.” Coming up the closing par 5 522yard 18th, all Carrigan needed to do was make a par. He did one better, getting up and down to cap the victory with a birdie four, 212 total (72-69-71). “I am really happy with this win,” said Carrigan. Unknown to Carrigan, two-time Men’s Mid-Amateur champion Bryan Toth (2005 and 2008) of Victoria had been firing on all cylinders to get himself one-shot back of the lead before that
closing hole birdie by the champion. Toth ended the Championship with an impressive 214 total (74-70-70). In the Master-40 division, a playoff was needed to decide Courtenay’s Greg Koster as the eventual champion. Koster, who admittedly struggled on the day, birdied his final hole in regulation to shoot a +4, 219 total and get into a twoman playoff with Pitt Meadow’s resident Greg Bismeyer. “Today was a real struggle. I never really got going enough to challenge for the overall Championship but I am glad I held it together to claim the Master-40,” said Koster. These are the results for Summerland players in the championship: T14, Ryan Eden, 74-74-77--225 +9; and 37, Len Filek, 83-7575--233 +17.
SCOREBOARD Golf Sumac Ridge Golf Club Senior Men Results: June 13 Low gross:Maurice Wood, 36; Gerry Bryant, 36; Bob Webb, 36. Low net: Bob Smyth, 31. Closest to pin: Maurice Wood, 1.
Playing in championship Playing in last week’s 2012 British Columbia Golf Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship was Dr. Warren Julien, a member of the Summerland Golf and Country Club.
Netted playground first in Okanagan One of my favorite parts of having the privilege of being Summerland’s Director of Parks and Recreation is being able to be involved in projects that will be part of Summerland for years to come. I remember working with Council and the Centennial Committee on projects like the Peach Orchard Trail and looking up at Conkle Mountain knowing they will be
here for generations to come. I’ve had an amazing month watching one of my sons get married and another graduate from University and both are very proud of being from Summerland. As you read this we will have just completed the official opening of the new playground at Dale Meadows Park. It is the first fully netted playground
project in the Okanagan to ensure the children have a safe play environment with the close proximity of the softball and soccer fields. This was a true community project with the Summerland Kinsmen, Summerland Rotary Club, EZ Rock, Sun FM and the South Okanagan Children’s Charity working with the District of Summerland to complete the
project. The Rotary Club under President Doug Carnegie contributed $15,000.00, cooked the hot dogs for the opening and worked side by side with the Kinsmen to help build the playground. The Kinsmen Club also contributed $15,000 and under the tutelage of Project Supervisor, Stacey Nodge, put in over 40 hours to build the equipment.
Also a special thanks to EZ Rock, Sun FM and their South Okanagan Children’s Charity and Coordinator, Karen Davey for initiating the project. Karen raised over $15,000.00 to make the playground a reality. The District of Summerland contributed $15,000, and the Parks Department under direction of Scott Weatherhead coordinated the
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Dale MacDonald remaining details of the project.
To all of you Trout Creek residents don’t worry as we will be starting phase II of the playground project at Powell Beach in the next few weeks. Dale MacDonald has been Summerland’s Director of Parks and Recreation for the last 22 years and in his sporting past has won provincial championships in four different sports.
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PEART, Ronald
Passed away following his last courageous battle, at his Summerland Seniors Village residence, on the morning of June 09, 2012, at the age of 89 years. Ron was born to Sarah and Ralph Peart on May 10, 1923, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, immigrating to Canada with his parents, just after his 6th birthday. After growing up in Melfort, SK, Ron joined the army on July 30, 1943, entering the European theatre of war in 1944. He had a long and decorated military career, retiring from the military in 1969. He served God, his country, his comrades and his family with distinction, honor and courage. He loved his family genuinely and was truly a father of the highest caliber. Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife 47 years, Victoria ‘Blinky’, who was his best friend. He was also predeceased by his brothers Allen and Maurice, and sadly, by his eldest son Robert in 2004. He will be lovingly missed by his family; son, Ronald of Calgary, AB, daughter Sally (Dale) Webster, of Summerland, BC, 4 grandchildren; Dale Jr. (Karen), Jaime, Randalynn and Tyler, 4 great-grandchildren; Jordan, Austin, Sunshine and Maddison, as well as his sister, Joan Ryhorchuck, of Regina, SK. A Funeral Service of Remembrance was held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Calgary, AB. A Graveside Service followed in the Field of Honor section of Eden Brook Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting hansonsfuneral.com Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of
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BARTIER, Bernard Alphonse
Oct. 2, 1934 - June 14, 2012 Passed away peacefully in the care of his wife June, at the age of 77. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, ‘Bernie’ will be lovingly remembered by his wife June, his children; Kevin, Donald, Patrick, Elaine, Janet, Michael, and Carolyn, 13 grandchildren, his brother Richard, of Kamloops BC and by many relatives and friends. Born in Edmonton, AB to Bernice and Alphonse Bartier, Bernie was a Certi¿ed General Accountant, spending most of his career with Revenue Canada in the Okanagan Valley. An avid long distance runner for many years - a very familiar face at the running races of the Interior Road Race Series. He was also an active community member, volunteering for various sporting organizations that his children were involved in, and later in his life with the Holy Child Church, as well as the charity, Canadian Food for Children. Sadly, he was predeceased by his ¿rst wife, Julia. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Holy Child Catholic Church, Summerland, BC, Celebrated by Bishop Eugene Cooney. Interment at Canyon View Cemetery. Bernie was a very kind and gentle man and his family miss him tremendously. Donations in memory of Bernie may be to the ALS Society of Canada. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.hansonsfuneral.com Arrangements entrusted to the care of
Don F. Woodbridge passed away with his family by his side on June 10, 2012 at the age of 77 years. Don will be remembered by his loving wife Marion Woodbridge, daughters: Kenzie Woodbridge, Kolyn (Ben) Morcombe, grandchildren: Seren Woodbridge, Tavis Morcombe, brother: David (Esther) Woodbridge and mother-in-law; Alwyn Burniston. Sadly predeceased by his parents: Bill and Gwyneth. Don was a creative and patient educator for 28 years. He taught in small communities in rural BC., including Golden, where he met and married his wife, Marion and where they started their family. They moved to Summerland in 1983 to take over the family orchard and home. Don was a vital, social person, who loved nothing better then a good conversation with friends both new as well as old. He was a storyteller, a family historian, a generous provider, a patient, gentle loving parent and husband. He found contentment in the physical work he did in the orchard and chopping firewood. Don loved the colour blue. Wearing blue at his memorial service would truly be an honour to him. A Memorial Service was held from the Summerland Baptist Church, 10318 Elliott Street, Summerland, BC., with Pastor Larry Schram officiating. Memorial tributes in Don’s memory may be made to the HHT Foundation International, Inc. P.O. Box 329 Monkton, MD 21111 USA. (hht.org) Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com.
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Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing, resource management and manufacturing operations throughout Western Canada. A career with Tolko means working in an environment that encourages personal and professional development. We offer a workplace where everyone plays an essential role in the success of our Company and where individual efforts are acknowledged. We are currently seeking the following positions in the North Okanagan Region of British Columbia. Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at our Lavington Division RESPONSIBILITIES: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision of maintenance crews to obtain proper operating efficiencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards. QUALIFICATIONS: • Have a good working knowledge of Worksafe BC and OH&S Regulations • Journeyman certification with interprovincial is required. • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in forest industry. • Good organization, planning and scheduling is required. Maintenance Superintendent to join our team at our Armstrong Division RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Plant Manager and working in close connection with the production team, the Maintenance Superintendent will provide direction and leadership to the maintenance crew. As an integral part of the management team, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for, the safe and efficient operations in planning, organizing and operating all aspects of the maintenance department in a team environment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 10 years’ experience in all areas of Maintenance. • Strong management skills. • Knowledge and understanding of workplace safety systems and programs. • Ability to analyze data, rationalize solutions, and communicate plans. TO APPLY: If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community please visit our website at: www.tolko.com and submit your resume by June 30, 2012 We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Buy-Low Foods, grocery store in Osoyoos, is recruiting for a full time Journeyperson Meat Cutter. Summerland grocery store is recruiting for a Journeyperson Meat Cutter for vacation relief. The ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, take a genuine interest in people and have a strong commitment to customer service; while delivering budgeted results consistent with store operating standards in merchandising excellence, quality and presentation. The successful candidates will have previous, relevant grocery experience and post-secondary Meat Cutting training. Come join our friendly and outgoing team! We provide a flexible work environment. Please reply in confidence to: Human Resources: Fax (604) 882-5161 e-mail people@buy-low.com We look forward to hearing from you! We thank you in advance for taking the time to send a resume. We will respond to those whom we contact for an interview.
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MANAGER OF Track position. Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd (KPR) has an immediate opening for our Manager of Track position. The successful candidate will become part of an experienced management team and will oversee track maintenance and track capital work while insuring regulatory compliance and safe work practices and must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a track supervisor. KPR operates on 120 miles of Class 1 and Class 2 track in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, between Kelowna and Kamloops. This position works out of our Vernon, BC offices. Please submit resumes and any questions you may have regarding this position to: info@khawk.ca
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TAXI Driver Part Time two Days or Nights, must have class 4, email summerlandtaxi@shaw.ca Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman HVAC gasfitter/Refrigeration Technician. Part time/on call $38.00 hour. Call 250-549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 email aslan@aslanservices.ca
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT F/T Subway Food Counter Attendant. $10.46/hr + ben. Take customers’ orders, prepare food items, portion and wrap foods, package takeout food, stock refrigerators, keep inventory of food used. clean kitchen, work surfaces, cupboards, appliances, tables and trays. Remove kitchen garbage. Sweep floors. Send resume by mail: #102 14405 Rosedale Ave, Summerland V0H 1Z0 Fax: 604590-3569 Email: summerlandsubway@yahoo.ca
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Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
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Reporting to the General Manager, the SSM is accountable for all aspects of day to day delivery of Food, Housekeeping and Laundry services at the ‘Village, providing oversight, supervision, and constructive direction to their team. Qualifications: • Applicants must be a graduate of a recognized program in Nutrition and Food Services Management, and be a member in good standing of the CSNM • Minimum 2 years Support Service (Food Services and/ or Housekeeping & Laundry) supervisory experience required, preferably in a geriatric residential setting • Experience managing unionized staff a definite asset • Superior communication skills a must
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Summerland Seniors Village is now recruiting a number of key support positions, namely Housekeeping, Laundry and Food Service Aides, as well as experienced Cooks. Experience in working with seniors is preferred, but not compulsory. Enthusiasm, integrity, professionalism and a commitment to team work and customer service are essential. General Qualifications include: • Grade 10 or equivalent combination of education, training and experience • WHIMIS Certificate preferred • Ability to communicate effectively • Ability to take direction and learn procedures • Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy & patience In addition, Food Service Aide candidates will require the following: • 1-2 years or more experience in a dining room environment • “Food Safe” Certificate; Level 1 required/Level 2 an asset Cook candidates will also require the following: • Graduation from a recognized cook program (or equivalent combination of education and experience) • 2 or more years’ experience in hotels, restaurants or institutional environments preferred. For a more detailed job description and to submit your resume please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at www.retirementconcepts.com/ careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted.
Summerland Seniors Village now has an immediate requirement for an experienced, motivated Support Service Manager (SSM), on a Full Time basis.
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DELL XPS 8300 Desk Top Computer. less than one year old. Intel i5 2.8 g processor. 8g of RAM Tetra gig Hard Drive. 23” Dell Monitor. Canon Printer included! Windows 7 op. system. Internet Ready. Asking $700. Call me at 250-4626064 or e-mail at bbee1945@yahoo.ca
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(across from Home Hardware)
Garage Sales 9800 Turner Street. La Vista’s 16th Annual Garage Sale. Saturday, June 23, 8:00 am to noon. Please park on Turner Street. Gates will be opened to accommodate pickup. Antiques, artwork, collectibles, curio cabinet, china cabinet & lots of other items. Sat, June 23, 8am to 1pm. #102-10611 S Victoria Rd, Summerland. Estate sale. June 22, 11am to 3pm, June 23, 8am-12noon. #8-17017 Snow Avenue. Multi-family yard sale Sat, June 23. Household, furniture, appliances, RV & import auto parts. GATES OPEN AT 8am. A & A Mini Storage, 9400 Cedar Avenue, Summerland. Sat, June 23, 8am - 1pm, Lower Town Neighbourhood, Shaughnessy & Butler. Books, antique pictures, china, baby items, 189 liter propane hot water tank. Best stuff ever! Saturday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. to noon. 10725 Julia Street, Summerland.
Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-499-0251 (Local)
Real Estate Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: bjg_cormorant@shaw.ca
DEALS OF THE WEEK! 2012 CENTURIAN ENZO 244
World’s Best Wake-Surfing Boat. Call for details & price.
Appraisals/ Inspections
Appraisals/ Inspections
Real Estate Appraisals E.W. (Wayne) SUNDBO, CRA 250-494-5353
2012 TAHOE PONTOON
Antiques / Classics
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm apt close to downtown Summerland. Looking for quiet NS adult(s). NO PETS. Includes fridge & stove. Ref’s req’d. $650/mo + security dep. Avail July 1. 778-480-2007
Duplex / 4 Plex One bdrm duplex, walking distance to town. $550/mo + util. Avail immed. Please call 250-494-0175 / 250-494-9757. DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Modular Homes
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca
GUARANTEED
Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000
Storage
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
NEED Storage? We have 8x10’’s & 8x20’’s. Also RV & car parking available. Call ALCar Storage 250462-0065
1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
Suites, Upper
Scrap Car Removal
2 bdrm upper floor new home. Quiet. Stainless steel F/S & DW. W/D, A/C. Lg deck, 2 car garage. $1,200/mo. Must see. 250-486-2191.
1AA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Min $60 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 250-899-0460
Legal
Houses For Sale
Legal Notices DENIED OR CUT OFF DISABILITY BENEFITS?
Toll Free 1- 888-494-8881 jekroberge@shaw.ca
If Yes, call or email for free legal consultation and protect your right to compensation.
www.hometownspecialist.com
4 Stroke Mercury
Starting at $
22,900
2012 KZ SPORTSMAN 242 BUNKHOUSE
Perfect family trailer! Sleeps seven! Priced very well!
2 PROPERTIES, 2 HOUSES, 2 TITLES, 2 RENTAL INCOMES ALL FOR ONLY $359,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275
Includes a power-awning and #6848
16,995
10 ACRES CLOSE TO TOWN
CD player w/surround-sound! Several in stock!
2011 NORTH COUNTRY
Lots of trailer for a great price! WALKER AVE.
Includes a pull-out bike rack, exterior speakers, CD player w/ surround-sound, and a power-
#6691
$
19,199
1999 GULFSTREAM SUNSPORT V10
TURNER ST.
23,900
LARGE RANCHER PLUS 2ND HOME EXCEPTIONAL VALUE $999,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275 LA VISTA ESTATES RV PARKING CLUBHOUSE SUMMERLAND’S BEST GATED COMMUNITY. PRIVATE LOCATION. 9 FT. CEILINGS, BONUS ROOM, MANY EXTRAS WITH THIS ONE OWNER HOME $449,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275
34 Foot 2 Slide Outs
FIR AVE.
1-800-977-6711 or local 250-494-2220
DL#9391
HIGH END CUSTOM FAMILY HOME B&B POTENTIAL 4+ BED 4+ BATH $599,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275
FULLY SERVICED PLANS AVAILABLE ONLY $129,900 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275 CEDAR AVE.
CHARACTER HOME 1.25 ACRES LANDSCAPED, FRUIT TREES/ GARDENS. UPDATED PRIVATE SETTING YET CLOSE TO TOWN $379,000 MLS®
SOUTH VICTORIA RD.
CALL KIRK 250-809-6275
OWN YOUR OWN PARK!
14022 Highway 97 (Top of the Hill in Summerland)
PRIOR PLACE
Toll Free: 1-888-988-7052
UPDATED CHARACTER HOME. LOCATED IN TROUT CREEK $589,000 MLS® CALL KIRK 250-809-6275
SUMMERLAND’S HOMETOWN SPECIALIST
Trailer
$
Transportation
(250)494-8881
90 HP,
washroom!
Auto Financing
“HOMETOWN SPECIALIST”
19 Foot to 23 Foot
awning! Very spacious rear
Want to Rent SHORT term, furnished rental required, preferably in Summerland. Single, retired female. Need until mid August but even part of that time will do. Will pay or house/pet sit. 250-488-4900
KIRK ROBERGE
#6831
$
Transportation
KIRK ROBERGE • HOMETOWNSPECIALIST.COM
Auto Services
Julie@lawyerswest.ca www. LawyersWest.ca
• Volkswagen & Import alley Repair Specialists • Auto Sales est • Used Auto Parts AUTOMOTIVE LTD.
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DL#11162
Brad’s Small Engine Repair since 1994. Lawn mowers, trimmers, ATV’s, outboards, dirtbikes (pickup/delivery). 250-494-4202.
Rentals
9203 James Avenue
250-494-0010 “We’re having a baby!” Keep your baby safe in the car. Learn how to choose the right child car seat. Call 1-877-247-5551 or visit ChildSeatInfo.ca
Drive to Save Lives
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School field trip to gardens Logan Gottwalk, Hillary Robertson and Sophie Eaton, Grade 3 students from Giant’s Head School, listen as Eva Antonjievic talks about the history of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens.
ROYAL LePAGE PARKSIDE REALTY 250-494-0505
LARRY and DONNA YOUNG IN LAW SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE • • • • •
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, great views Spacious family room off the kitchen Den, office and lots of sundecks to enjoy New roof, wood floors, gorgeous throughout $639,000 MLS® More info and photos at www.larryanddonna.com
10313 RITCHIE STREET • • • •
Needs TLC, great potential, court order sale 2 bdr up, 1 down, rec room, full basement 2 attached garages, one with workshop $299,000 MLS® More info and photos at www.larryanddonna.com
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SPACIOUS CONDO WITH LAKEVIEW
1691 sq ft, all on one level at Sumac Village 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den Spacious kitchen with breakfast nook, separate dining Large covered deck facing the lakeview! $314,900 MLS® More info and photos at www.larryanddonna.com
Butterfly talk Dennis St. John talks about the Swallowtail butterfly on a visit to the butterfly garden June 13. Pictured are Raina Halliburton, Sarah Paul, Emma Carter, Faith Henrichsen, parent Kelly Hanley and volunteer Ellen Woodd along with St. John, an Okanagan expert on butterflies.
NEW LISTING Walking tour Linda Sears, volunteer from Friends of the Gardens, tours students through the Xeriscape Garden. In front is Adam Reed and following behind are Kurtis Marsden, Levi Doerksen, Audrey Thomas Despins and Maddy Sykes.
5616 Simpson Road
PRICE REDUCTION!
FRANK’S
UPHOLSTERY
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Furniture, Auto, Marine - Repairs Commercial - Industrial Quality Custom Work BRIAN KANTZ #3 8720 Alder St. Summerland, BC (250) 494-7525
$1,250,000
Want it all? It’s here. Deluxe Craftsman Style Home Detached 3 Bedroom Rental Home High-Density Apple Orchard Large Workshop. 11.32 Acres
NEW PRICE!
$471,000
Ultimate Retirement Package Lakeview Rancher, RV Parking Bring an offer! 6420 Stevenson Place
$154,900
Location, location, location! 2 Bedroom Condo perfect walking distance to town #18 - 13620 North Victoria Road
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Thursday, June 21, 2012 Summerland Review
Colin Powell, holding trophy, is pictured with his new staff at the IGA in Summerland, which he recently purchased. Colin Powell and his family relocated to the Okanagan Valley in 2006 from the Lower Mainland bringing with him over 16 years of experience in the Retail Grocery Business. “ I wanted a better lifestyle for my children to grow up in, having a smaller population and being exposed to much of the outdoors such as boating, skiing, hiking and camping”. In September of 2006, Colin joined the team at Marketplace IGA in Peachland as the Assistant Manger. After working in Peachland for over a year, he was fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase the Marketplace IGA in Penticton. “I also understand that my loyal customer values the level of service that Marketplace IGA provides. I am proud that we have assembled a team that prides oneself on these values, ensuring that every customer has an exceptional experience throughout the store.” In addition to receiving the 2012 Business of the Year last month, Colin and his team were recognized by their Executive Committee at H.Y. Louie as the proud recipient of the 2012 Retailer of the Year, topping over 35 other stores in B.C. Colin has recently purchased a second IGA location in Summerland where he is proud and committed to serving and supporting the Community. “I am flattered by the number of customers and residents that have welcomed me to their Community of Summerland”. I can not put into words how proud I am to have the opportunity to own two beautiful stores in two exceptional communities. Residents in Summerland have suggested that they choose to live in the small community of Summerland because of the lifestyle and they want to support local business and value the fact that local businesses like IGA do give back to their communities. IGA in Summerland is proud to have served the Community for over 30 years. The store has recently made some changes to better serve our loyal customers. One improvement has been the change in hours where IGA is now open daily from 8am-9pm.” I cannot tell you the overwhelming response that I have received from customers thanking me for changing the Hours of Operation.’ I realize that there are many young families in the community that value the later hours to support their busy lives in addition to bettering IGA’s commitment to exceptional Customer Service. Another change to improving our Customer Service was to change the aesthetics and merchandising of the store, stripping and waxing of the floor and replacing the light fixtures to enhance the quality of the products while creating a more inviting perception to the store. Loyal customers have embraced these changes suggesting that “The store is very clean and inviting and we love shopping here”. IGA in Summerland, like Marketplace IGA in Penticton, does have a strong team in place, ensuring that IGA is committed to Customer Service in addition to exceeding our customers shopping expectations throughout the Store. “I would like to thank my loyal customers and the Community of Penticton for my recent successes with Marketplace IGA in Penticton and I would like to thank my loyal customers and the Community of Summerland for their hospitality in welcoming me to their beautiful Community, where I look forward to being an active role in serving and supporting this great community.” Colin Powell
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
7519 Prairie Valley Rd., Summerfair Plaza
250-494-4376
Serving the Community of Summerland for Over 31 Years! Locally Owned and Operated!
8:00 am - 9:00 pm 250-494-4376